Pope Benedict XVI arrives at St. Peter's Square for his weekly general audience. A scandal involving leaked papal letters has left some observers wondering whether he can rein in the conflicting forces within the Vatican.

Pope Benedict XVI arrives at St. Peter's Square for his weekly general audience. A scandal involving leaked papal letters has left some observers wondering whether he can rein in the conflicting forces within the Vatican. (Andreas Solaro / AFP/Getty Images)

Pope Benedict XVI arrives at St. Peter's Square for his weekly general audience. A scandal involving leaked papal letters has left some observers wondering whether he can rein in the conflicting forces within the Vatican.